Fires and Firefighters May 21, 2026 Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’ The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site. Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’ The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site. See more
UK news May 21, 2026 Five arrested after police investigate alleged electoral fraud in Tameside Greater Manchester police make arrests after concerns over several independent candidates in May’s local electionFive people have been arrested as part of a... Five arrested after police investigate alleged electoral fraud in Tameside Greater Manchester police make arrests after concerns over several independent candidates in May’s local electionFive people have been arrested as part of a... Share
TUC May 21, 2026 TUC leader ‘angry’ at state of Labour but says it can recover to win next election Exclusive: Paul Nowak recognises frustration with Keir Starmer’s government but urges party not to be fatalisticThe UK’s most powerful union leader has said... TUC leader ‘angry’ at state of Labour but says it can recover to win next election Exclusive: Paul Nowak recognises frustration with Keir Starmer’s government but urges party not to be fatalisticThe UK’s most powerful union leader has said... Share
Assisted dying May 21, 2026 Assisted dying bill could return after ballot of private members’ bills One of two MPs who came in top five of vote could be persuaded to take on Kim Leadbeater’s bill in the Commons Assisted dying campaigners have a narrow path... Assisted dying bill could return after ballot of private members’ bills One of two MPs who came in top five of vote could be persuaded to take on Kim Leadbeater’s bill in the Commons Assisted dying campaigners have a narrow path... Share
Democratic Party May 21, 2026 Democrats’ Draft Report on 2024 Loss Puts Blame on Biden and Beyond An incomplete report on what went wrong in 2024 was released after becoming and embarrassment for the Democratic National Committee. Democrats’ Draft Report on 2024 Loss Puts Blame on Biden and Beyond An incomplete report on what went wrong in 2024 was released after becoming and embarrassment for the Democratic National Committee. Share
Duggan May 21, 2026 Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Drops Out of Race for Michigan Governor Mike Duggan, who had overseen the city after its bankruptcy, was running far behind Jocelyn Benson in polls and fund-raising. Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Drops Out of Race for Michigan Governor Mike Duggan, who had overseen the city after its bankruptcy, was running far behind Jocelyn Benson in polls and fund-raising. Share
United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington The panel, whose members were selected by President Trump, has an advisory role on the design of the project but no enforcement power. Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington The panel, whose members were selected by President Trump, has an advisory role on the design of the project but no enforcement power. Share
United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 Republicans Balk at Trump Fund, Weighing Ways to Limit It G.O.P. senators were exploring using their immigration bill to fence off a fund the president wants to tap to pay people who claim government mistreatment. Republicans Balk at Trump Fund, Weighing Ways to Limit It G.O.P. senators were exploring using their immigration bill to fence off a fund the president wants to tap to pay people who claim government mistreatment. Share
Andrew May 21, 2026 How Did the Former Prince Andrew Get an Envoy Job, Anyway? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of sharing secrets with Jeffrey Epstein when he was a British trade envoy. Newly released documents shed some light on... How Did the Former Prince Andrew Get an Envoy Job, Anyway? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of sharing secrets with Jeffrey Epstein when he was a British trade envoy. Newly released documents shed some light on... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 21, 2026 Germany Indicts Two Men for Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran’s Behalf European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Germany Indicts Two Men for Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran’s Behalf European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Share
Cooking and Cookbooks May 21, 2026 Sidle Up to Turkey Reuben Sliders With tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing, these sandwiches are sure to go fast at your next potluck. Sidle Up to Turkey Reuben Sliders With tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing, these sandwiches are sure to go fast at your next potluck. Share
Cooking and Cookbooks May 21, 2026 My Name Is Becky and I Brought Coleslaw to the Potluck My Name Is Becky and I Brought Coleslaw to the Potluck Share
Cocktails and Mixed Drinks May 21, 2026 Spring Cocktails Adding springy produce, like cucumbers, sugar snap peas, bright mint and arugula can transform classic cocktails into crisp, cooling delights. Spring Cocktails Adding springy produce, like cucumbers, sugar snap peas, bright mint and arugula can transform classic cocktails into crisp, cooling delights. Share
